Crochet Sunshine and Shells Summer Hat

Create your very own handmade summer hat with a beautiful design featuring crochet sunshine and shells. This unique hat is perfect for keeping cool and stylish during the warmer months. The intricate crochet work adds a touch of elegance to your outfit, making it a must-have accessory for any summer wardrobe. Whether you're lounging by the pool or strolling along the beach, this hat will provide both sun protection and a fashionable flair. The lightweight and breathable design of the hat ensures comfort even on the hottest days, making it ideal for all your summer adventures. With a touch of handmade charm and a nod to classic crochet techniques, the Sunshine and Shells Summer Hat is a versatile accessory that will elevate any outfit with a touch of bohemian chic. 

Hat Size:

22″ Circumference

Materials:

Lily ~ Sugar and Cream (Pictured in Ecru) 200 Yard Skein, Total for hat, Approx 160 yards

Hook ~ H & G or hook size to obtain gauge

Gauge:

Hook Size ~ H 3″ x 3″ 10 Dc x 5 Rows

Abbreviations:

Ch-Chain Sc-Single Crochet Dc-Double Crochet St-Stitch

Special Stitching:

Beginning Shell Pattern: Ch 3, Skip 2 Sts, 5 Dc in next St, Skip next 2 Sts.

Shell Pattern: Dc in St, Skip 2 Sts, 5 Dc in next st, Skip next 2 Sts.

Note: Pattern is worked in the round and all joining stitches are joined to the beginning stitch.

Instructions:

Make a Magic Ring.

Row 1: Ch 2 (Does not count as a stitch now and throughout), 12 Dc in Magic Ring, Join to beginning Dc. Pull Tail to tighten ring. = 12 Dc

Row 2: Ch 2, 2 Dc in each St around, Join to beginning. = 24 Dc

Row 3: Ch 2, *2 Dc in first St, 1 Dc in next St*, Repeat **around, Join. = 36 Dc.

Row 4: Ch 2, *2 Dc in first St, 1 Dc in next 2 Sts*, Repeat ** around, Join. = 48 Dc

Row 5: Ch 2, *2 Dc in first St, 1 Dc in next 3 Sts*, Repeat ** around, Join. = 60 Dc

Row 6: Ch 2, *2 Dc in first St, 1 Dc in next 4 Sts *, Repeat ** around, Join. = 72 Dc

Row 7: Chain 3 (Counts as 1st Dc now and throughout), Skip next 2 Sts, 5 Dc in next St, Skip next 2 Sts (Beginning Shell Pattern made), *Dc in next St, Skip next 2 Sts, 5 Dc in next St, Skip next 2 Sts* Shell Pattern Made, Repeat** 11 times. Join to the top of Ch 3. = 12 Shell Pattern Repeats (including Beginning Shell Pattern).

Rows 8-12: Repeat Row 7 five times.

Row 13: Ch 1, Sc around, Join. = 72 sc

Row 14: Ch 1, *Sc 2 Sts together(decrease made over the next 2 Sts), Sc in next 7 Sts*, Repeat * * around, Join. = 64 Sc

Brim

Change to G Hook

Row 15: Working in Front Loops only for this row, Ch 1, 2 Sc in first St, Sc in next 7 Sts, *2 Sc in next St, Sc in next 7 Sts*, Repeat * * around, Join. 72 Sc

Row 16 & 17: Ch 1 Sc in first St, Sc around. Join. = 72 Sc

Row 18: Ch 1, 2 Sc in first St, Sc in next 8 Sts, * 2 Sc in next St, Sc in next 8 Sts*, Repeat around. Join. 80 Sc

Row 19: Ch 1 Sc in first St, Sc around. Join. = 80 Sc

Row 20: Ch 1, 2 Sc in first St, Sc in next 9 Sts, * 2 Sc in next St, Sc in next 9 Sts*, Repeat around. Join. 88 Sc

Row 21-23: Ch 1 Sc in first St, Sc around. Join. = 88 Sc

Finish off and weave in tail.